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EN - 7
To change the handle height, pull both levers on the handle
sides (Fig.15.B) (Type “I”- “II”), and hold them in position.
Move the handle carefully to the desired
height and release the two levers.
It is also possible to fold the handle to the
closed position from the working position.
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and check that the
results correspond to those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object Result
Grips Clean, dry.
Handle
Cutting means Clean, not damaged
or worn.
Rear discharge guard;
grass catcher
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
Side discharge guard,
side discharge chute
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
Engine brake lever
/ cutting means
The lever must move
freely, it must not need
forcing and should
return automatically
and rapidly back to
the neutral position.
Starter cable The cable must be intact.
Screws/nuts on the
machine and on the
cutting means
Correctly tightened
(not loose).
Electric cables and
spark plug cable
Intact to prevent sparks
from occurring
Spark plug cap
on the spark plug.
Machine No signs of damage
or wear.
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action Result
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Release the engine
/ cutting means
brake lever.
1. The cutting means
should move.
2. The levers should
return automatically
and rapidly to the
neutral position, the
engine must switch
means must stop
within a few seconds.
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Engage the
drive lever.
3. Disengage the
drive lever.
2. The wheels
should move the
machine forward.
3. The wheels should
stop and the machine
stops moving forward.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the tables, do not use the machine! Contact
a service centre to have it checked and repaired if ne-
cessary.
6.3 START-UP
NOTE Start up the machine on a at
surface without obstacles or high grass.
6.3.1 Manual starter handgrip models
1. For cold starts: move the throttle to the “Choke”
engaged position (Fig.6.A) (if present).
2. Pull the engine cutting means brake
lever towards the handle (Fig.16.A).
NOTE Keep pulling the engine / cutting
means brake or the engine will stop.
3. Grab hold of the starter handgrip and tug the
4. When the engine has started, shift the
NOTE Using the choke when the engine
is already warm can foul the spark plugs and
cause the engine to run erratically.
6.3.2 Electric push-button starter
switch models
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